Courtney Cooper, EMDR Telehealth Therapist, Resident in Counseling

02/04/2026

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/may/31/more-than-half-of-top-100-mental-health-tiktoks-contain-misinformation-study-finds

Guardian investigation reveals promotion of dubious advice, questionable supplements and quick-fix healing methods

02/02/2026

https://www.ourhouse-grief.org/grief-pages/grieving-adults/four-tasks-of-mourning/

The death of a loved one can be devastating. OUR HOUSE helps grievers of all ages find hope and healing throughout their grief journey.

01/30/2026

https://geediting.com/gbo-the-art-of-self-respect-boundaries-people-over-60-should-enforce/

There’s a fine line between being accomodating and losing self-respect, especially for those of us over 60. The truth lies in understanding your boundaries. Establishing them is essential in preserving your self-respect. It’s about knowing what you will and won’t accept. But setting boundaries...

01/28/2026

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-triangulation-in-psychology-5120617

Triangulation involves manipulating others by bringing a third party into a conflict. Learn how it works, what it looks like, and how to protect yourself.

01/26/2026

01/23/2026

https://behavioralhealthnews.org/an-epidemic-of-anxiety-and-depression-requires-a-reevaluation-of-conventional-treatment/

Explore why the biomedical model in psychiatry falls short and how social determinants and policy reforms like NYHER aim to improve mental health outcomes.

01/21/2026

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/04/15/workplace-mental-health-resources/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

CDC - Blogs - NIOSH Science Blog – Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace -

01/19/2026

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/healthcare/communication-resources/stigma-free.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Find tips for creating stigma-free communication about mental health.

01/16/2026

https://www.ajmc.com/view/top-5-most-read-mental-health-content-of-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Check out the most popular stories and developments that happened in mental health care this year.

01/14/2026

https://people.com/young-people-use-ai-chatbots-for-mental-health-advice-11864522?utm_source=chatgpt.com

A new study found that about 13% of kids and young adults reported using AI for mental health advice. Researchers say those rates are “remarkably high.”

01/12/2026

The Vagus Nerve is naturally activated by:

• Breath
• Posture
• Muscle Tone
• Vocalization
• Facial Expression
• Movement
• Rhythm
• Safety Cues

You can begin shifting your nervous system state in minutes using methods your body is wired to respond to.

Slow, extended exhales
Longer exhales directly signal safety to the brainstem.

Diaphragmatic breathing
Belly expansion stimulates vagal afferents and calms the stress response.

Humming, singing, chanting, gargling
Vibration through the throat activates vagal branches.

Gentle neck and upper-spine mobility
The vagus nerve travels through the neck. Reducing tension here matters.

Softening the jaw and face
Facial muscles communicate safety to the brain.

Orienting to your environment
Slowly looking around and naming what is safe reduces threat perception.

Warmth
Warm showers, warm drinks, and warm environments signal “I’m safe.”

Rhythmic movement
Walking, rocking, swaying, gentle repetitive motion calms the system.

Connection
Safe eye contact, calm conversation, and co-regulation are powerful vagal activators.

Carey Ann George,
Mind-Body Detox Specialist. Psychoneuroimmunology ND

01/09/2026

https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/adhd-in-adults

A Yale Medicine psychiatrist who treats children and adults discusses the rise in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, including possible causes.